GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for Sept. 21-27, 2026. New Notices SW Fourth Ave.: Southwest Fourth Avenue, between Southwest Sixth Street and Southwest Fifth Street, will be closed Monday, Sept. 21-Wednesday, Sept. 23. Continuing Notices Impacts from The Streatery construction: Please note that businesses remain open during construction. Please visit…
Stars, Stripes and Hometown Traditions: Fourth of July Festivities Fill Alachua County ALACHUA COUNTY – For generations, the Fourth of July has been marked by familiar traditions — flags fluttering along neighborhood streets, children waving from parade routes, the aroma of backyard cookouts and fireworks illuminating the summer sky. This year, those traditions carry added…
NEWBERRY – Whether it’s understanding where a steak comes from or learning how a Mediterranean-style diet can improve long-term health, a pair of upcoming UF/IFAS Extension programs aims to connect local residents with the food on their plates. The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office will offer two food-focused educational programs in the coming months, one…
~ The following is a press release provided by the University of Florida. It has been published here as received, without additional reporting or editing by Alachua County Today staff. ~ GAINESVILLE – The University of Florida Presidential Search Advisory Committee unanimously recommended Dr. Stuart R. Bell to the Board of Trustees as the sole finalist to…
FLORIDA — They splatter windshields, gather in swarms and send motorists reaching for windshield wipers, but researchers say one of Florida’s most recognizable seasonal pests is more aggravating than alarming. Lovebugs have once again returned across Florida and surrounding states, appearing in the familiar bursts that often blanket highways, parking lots and grassy areas during…
